Master of Science in Educational Studies

Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university

Minimum of 8 undergraduate credit hours of social sciences/humanities

A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.00)

Three letters of recommendation that address the academic and professional qualities that support you for graduate work

Statement of Goals and Objectives (see below)

Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Statement of Goals and Objectives. As part of the application process, the applicant must respond to the following questions:

Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.

What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your professional role?

What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud? Please include a chronological history of all professional teaching or administration experiences, as well as academic honors or achievements you have earned.